Brookville, IN—Franklin County health officials, Franklin County Emergency Management (EMA), and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department (FCSD) announce that a second Franklin County citizen has received a presumptive positive test for the COVID-19 virus, commonly known as novel coronavirus. This individual, in their 60’s, along with their family are currently in quarantine in accordance with guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). A presumptive positive means an individual was first tested at a regional medical facility/doctor’s office. Officials are awaiting the results of confirmatory testing conducted by the CDC.
Health officials would like to remind citizens to take precautions to minimize the possibility of exposure to COVID-19. Continue following preventative guidelines by:
-Washing your hands,
-Keeping social distances from others
-Avoiding touching your face.
If you are concerned that you or someone in your family has been exposed to COVID-19, the CDC offers guidelines to self-monitor. The steps are as follows:
-Take your temperature with a thermometer two times a day and monitor for a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher.
-Watch for a worsening cough.
-Stay home if possible. If not possible, avoid contact with others.
-Do not take public transportation or ride-shares.
-Avoid crowded places and limit activities in public.
-Keep your distance from others (at least six (6) feet).
